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France tries to sell a new revolution – FT

Four-day conference at the Grand Palais showcases French business achievements but worries over the country’s competitiveness persist. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if video is not observable)

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China’s share swap – FT

“…a leveraged rally.” Shares on the Shanghai stock exchange have climbed 22 per cent in the past month. FastFT’s Naomi Rovnick explains to Jonathan Wheatley, deputy emerging markets editor, how this is being driven by falling property prices and lower … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – December 5

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Daily Risk Monitor – December 5

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U.S. Employment Situation – November 2014

The BLS reported this morning, Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 321,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains were widespread, led by growth in professional … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – December 4

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Daily Risk Monitor – December 4

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Draghi’s tactical retreat ahead of QE – FT

The European Central Bank revised down its forecasts for inflation and growth. Capital markets editor Ralph Atkins and global economy news editor Ferdinando Giugliano discuss the crucial semantics in ECB president Mario Draghi’s press conference. For more video content from … Continue reading →

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US Sector ETF Performance – December 3

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Daily Risk Monitor – December 3

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